coaxing
US /ˈkoʊk.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈkoʊk.sɪŋ/
1.
persuasion, cajolerie, flatterie
the action of gently and persistently persuading someone to do something
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After much coaxing, she finally agreed to sing.
Après beaucoup de persuasion, elle a finalement accepté de chanter.
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His gentle coaxing helped the shy child speak.
Sa douce persuasion a aidé l'enfant timide à parler.
1.
cajoler, persuader, flatter
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something
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He spent hours coaxing the cat out from under the bed.
Il a passé des heures à cajoler le chat pour le faire sortir de sous le lit.
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She tried coaxing him into joining the team.
Elle a essayé de le persuader de rejoindre l'équipe.
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